Singapore Index unveils a remarkable early body of work by acclaimed filmmaker and artist Tan Pin Pin, with the majority of the photographs being presented publicly for the first time in over three decades. Created between 1991 and 1992, the series traces the public and private rituals of a nation on the cusp of transformation—from weddings, funerals and religious gatherings to school reunions and community celebrations. With an intimate and observant eye, Tan Pin Pin captures the rhythms of everyday Singapore, revealing moments that are both deeply personal and quietly universal. Rediscovered from her personal archive of nearly 2,800 black-and-white negatives, these photographs invite us to revisit the city through its rituals, memories and the lives that continue to shape its collective identity.

Venue: Shop-House by DECK, 4 & 6 Lorong 24 Geylang, Singapore 398616

When: 16 Oct 2026 - 31 Jan 2027,

By: DECK